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Home Theater Tips for the Big Game and Awards Season
(StatePoint) From the Big Game to awards shows, you’ll want to ensure that you are prepared to host all the greatest television events of the season. Here is how to upgrade the viewing experience for you and your guests well before kickoff: • “Stadium” seating: When it comes to maximum visibility for all, nothing beats
5 Cool Gift Ideas That Last Beyond Valentine’s Day
(StatePoint) Flowers, chocolate and candlelit dinner are classic ways to show devotion on Valentine’s Day, but by tapping into your loved one’s hobbies and interests, you will discover gifts that truly last. For readers: For avid readers, it can seem as though there are never enough books. However, a book-of-the-month subscription box can help satiate
5 Tips for hosting a top-notch big game party
(BPT) – It’s the height of football season, and you’re looking forward to hosting the big game this year. No matter which team you’re cheering for, it’s all about prepping your home for the big event. But there’s no need to stress. Here are a few simple tips to make sure your party is the
For Healthier Eating, Grill More in the New Year
(StatePoint) Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news — grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart Association recommends it. “Grilling is a year-round way of life, bringing together family and
Write More Letters to Friends and Family
(StatePoint) In an age of instant messages, video chats and social media, the art of letter writing has become rare. But sitting down to write correspondence by hand can be a much more personal way to connect than some of the modern modes of communication. Not only does it give you ample opportunity to express
Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down
The everyday stressors of life can lead to worrisome thoughts. PR Image Factory James Carmody, University of Massachusetts Medical School A new year brings both hopes and anxieties. We want things to be better for ourselves and the people we love, but worry that they won’t be, and imagine some of the things that might
Many New Year’s Resolutions Revolve Around A Desire to Live Debt-Free
With the start of a new decade now upon us, Americans are feeling particularly good about closing out 2019 when it comes to their current and future financial situation. That said, many are vowing to make it a priority to reduce the burden of personal debt that they incurred this year. According to Fidelity Investments’
One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline. AJP/Shutterstock.com Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis When Toni Morrison died on Aug. 5, the world lost one of its most influential literary voices. But Morrison wasn’t a literary wunderkind. “The Bluest Eye,” Morrison’s first novel, wasn’t published until she was 39. And her last, “God Help the
Preparing for hurricanes: 3 essential reads
Shoppers prepare ahead of Hurricane Dorian in Pembroke, Florida. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson Martin LaMonica, The Conversation The National Hurricane Center forecast on Aug. 29 that Hurricane Dorian could make landfall this weekend and bring large amounts of rain, strong winds and potential flooding from storm surge. Florida has declared a state of emergency and residents
